CHICO — It's another epic JMAX Productions. The band, Slightly Stoopid featuring Karl Denson with special guests Marlon Asher ? The Ganja Farmer and Chico's very own The Pyrx Band will be performing Friday, Jan. 18 at the Senator Theatre, 517 Main St.

Slightly Stoopid is an American band based out of Ocean Beach, San Diego, who is known for their "fusion of folk, rock, reggae and blues with hip-hop, funk, metal and punk" music.

Slightly Stoopid's current member line-up, features Miles Doughty (guitar, bass, vocals) and Kyle McDonald (guitar, bass, vocals), along with Ryan "Rymo" Moran (drums), Oguer "OG" Ocon (congas, percussion, harp, vocals), C-Money (trumpet), Dela (saxophone) and Paul Wolstencroft (keyboards). The "unofficial 8th member" Karl Denson of Greyboy Allstars, who also lends his talents throughout Slightly Stoopids most recent album Top of the World, will be joining the band for a Slightly Stoopid stop in Chico.

Slightly Stoopid's independent record label is called Stoopid Records. This independent record label was started in 2000. The band happily has complete control over everything they do. Slightly Stoopid is truly all about making music Slightly Stoopid's way and giving Slightly Stoopid's large and loyal fan base what they want.

"We don't really make music for someone in an office that tells us something needs to be there. We've always had a very organic, do-it-yourself attitude." Doughty said.